The Heart of Markness Led Zeppelin Podcast

Mark Donahue
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A lifelong Led Zeppelin fan sharing live Zep and related shows with fans. There's way more to Zeppelin than their official releases. Also I do bonus episodes featuring live recordings of other classic rock artists. $heartofmarkness

  1. JAN 26

    Ep. 347 - Led Zeppelin Osaka 1971 New Matrix

    We remain in Japan 1971 and listen to a new matrix by Not Oscar, of Sept 29, 1971 in Osaka. This is a legendary show and we all know it's awesome, so this is about the sound and the mood of this new matrix. Not Oscar utilizes several sources to form the best sounding recording, song for song, as possible. I play the gorgeous epic Going To California, a sublime Thank You, and a tight as a drum Rock and Roll. Have fun.

    37 min

  2. JAN 14

    Ep. 346 - Cool New Stuff

    We have been blessed not once but twice in the last week by, first, a lovely close stereo stage mic'ed recording of Tangerine from 9/24/71 (which I covered last week). This one includes stage banter and it's absolutely lovely. Then a few days later Led Zeppelin Boots drops a truly incredible holy shit rehearsal of Since I've Been Loving You from May 1980. I know. But it's ridiculously great. Tight but loose. Bonzo sounds incredible as does Jimmy. Jimmy sticks every landing in this insanely sophisticated rendition. My gasts are flabbered. It's so so good.

    24 min

  3. JAN 7

    Ep. 345 - Led Zeppelin Tokyo 1971 (So Good)

    This is a good one. Sept. 24, 1971 is the when, Tokyo is the where, and Led Zeppelin is the who. Not The Who (the band). This show is part of the glorious 1971 tour of Japan, and as such it is bonkers good. I play a thirty minute Whole Lotta Love in which is sandwiched Ramble On, Your Time Is Gonna Come, Rave On, and How Many More Times, as well as the kitchen sink. Just pure joy and celebration. Then I wrap it up with a tender and sublime That's the Way, with very sweet mandolin from Jonesy, and some beautiful vocal harmonies. Enjoy

    51 min

  4. 12/28/2025

    Ep. 344 - Led Zep Boston Tea Party 1969 Jan 25

    This week we listen to an out of this world show from Jan. 25, 1969 featuring a young and still unknown Led Zeppelin rocking the Boston Tea Party. This show is amazing. I play howling versions of As Long As I Have You (with medleys) and How Many More Times (with medleys). Fantastic performance from the halls of legend.

    48 min

  5. 12/21/2025

    Ep. 343 - Robert Plant Saving Grace Boston 2025

    We listen to a few songs from Nov 6, 2025 at the Schubert Theater in Boston, where Robert Plant and Saving Grace played a delightful show. I play Gallows Pole, Everybody's Song (cover of a Low song), and Black Dog. Good times. Good show. Good voice. Enjoy.

    27 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    Ep. 342 - Led Zeppelin NYC 1970 Early Show

    We hear 3 tracks from Led Zeppelin's afternoon performance at Madison Square Garden on Sept 19, 1970. I use three different sources to provide the best sound for each song. Heartbreaker, Dazed and Confused, and What Is And What Should Never Be are played. Just before What Is... Robert talks about the recent death of Jimi Hendrix, as it had occurred the day prior. Enjoy.

    43 min

  7. 11/30/2025

    Ep. 341 - ZoCrowes Mansfield 2000

    This week I play songs from Jimmy Page and The Black Crowes show at Great Woods in Mansfield, MA on July 2, 2000. I play Hots on for Nowhere, Gone (BC tune), and The Lemon Song. This is a great performance with great energy and I hope y'all enjoy it.

    32 min

  8. 11/16/2025

    Ep. 340 - Final Firm Show Part 2 1986

    We dip back to May 26, 1986 when the Firm held their final concert ever, in Seattle. It was a great show with incredible energy from the band, and audience. I play scorching versons of Tear Down the Walls, Live In Peace, and Phil Carson even sits in on a rollicking performance of Money. It's awesome.

    28 min
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A lifelong Led Zeppelin fan sharing live Zep and related shows with fans. There's way more to Zeppelin than their official releases. Also I do bonus episodes featuring live recordings of other classic rock artists. $heartofmarkness

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